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Patent CA-2517195-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KADOMI MASAAKI
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: An optical collimator, comprising a sleeve, a partially spherical surface lens, and a capillary holding an optical fiber, the sleeve further comprising an inner hole disposed concentrically to the outer peripheral surface thereof, and the partially spherical surface lens further comprising a cylindrical part fixedly inserted into the inner hole of the sleeve and light transmission spherical faces provided at both ends of the cylindrical part. The optical axis of the light transmission spherical faces is positioned eccentrically to the center axis of the outer peripheral surface of the sleeve. The capillary is fixedly inserted into the inner hole of the sleeve, and holds the optical fiber at a position eccentric to the center axis of the outer peripheral surface of the sleeve to face the tilted end face of the optical fiber toward the partially spherical surface lens.
Patent CA-2517255-A1 (CA)
Title: Interactive streaming ticker
Inventor: KOLL MATTHEW B
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-02-26
Abstract: A method for posting and responding to a query is provided for enabling a first user to input the query to a system, converting the query to a hyperlink, adding the hyperlink to an interactive ticker for response, and enabling a second user to select a query from the ticker and respond to the first user by at least one of e-mail, instant message, and message board post.
Patent CA-2517565-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of accelerators in free-radical polymerizations of styrene
Inventor: SOSA JOSE M
IPC: C08F4/28
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: It has been discovered that certain compounds serve as polymerization accelerators when employed together with peroxide initiators for the polymerization of vinylaromatic monomers. Suitable accelerators that increase the rate of decomposition of the peroxide initiator include, but are not necessarily limited to, hydroperoxides and/or metallic salts. Representative examples of suitable hydroperoxide accelerators include t-butyl hydroperoxide (TBH), cumyl hydroperoxide, and p-isopropyl cumyl hydroperoxide, whereas suitable metallic salt accelerators include cobalt naphthenate and cobalt acetoacetonate. Use of these accelerators when vinylaromatic monomers are polymerized in the presence of polybutadienes and peroxide initiators results in an increase in grafting as compared with similar copolymers made without the accelerator.
Patent CA-2518912-A1 (CA)
Title: Polypeptide compounds for inhibiting angiogenesis and tumor growth
Inventor: GILL PARKASH
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: In certain embodiments, this present invention provides polypeptide compositions, and methods for inhibiting Ephrin B2 or EphB4 activity. In other embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions for treating cancer or for treating angiogenesis-associated diseases.
Patent CA-2519330-A1 (CA)
Title: Tandem wheel assembly and mobile silvicultural apparatus including the same
Inventor: POTVIN DAVID
IPC: F16D3/18
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: A tandem wheel assembly including a support frame (11); a pair of wheels; a motor (15) mounted onto the support frame (11) for providing power to the wheels so as to impart a rotation of the wheels; and a power transmission system (17) operatively connected between the motor and the wheels for transmitting power from the motor to the wheels. The power transmission system has a rotatable power transmission shaft (19) including first and second components (19a, 19b) each having a longitudinal axis (21, 23), the first and second components (19a, 19b) being connected to each other via coupling means (25) for enabling the first and second components (19a, 19b) to rotate together as part of the rotatable power transmission shaft, while allowing the longitudinal axis (23) of the second component (19b) to be displaced at an angle .THETA. with respect to the longitudinal axis (21) of the first component (19a), so as to sustain a transversal load component subjected to the rotatable power transmission shaft.
Patent CA-2519698-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOUGAMONT JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: Pulvérisateur muni d'une pompe à actionnement manuel, formant bouchon, venant se monter à force dans l'embouchure du flacon. Le flacon (14) est intégralement en matière plastique, moulé d'une seule pièce, et l'embouchure (24) de ce flacon comporte intérieurement une nervure d'accrochage annulaire (28) et la matière plastique constituant le flacon est plus dure et plus rigide que celle qui forme le corps de pompe (16) en sorte que ladite nervure s'incruste dans le corps de la pompe.
Patent CA-2519754-A1 (CA)
Title: Automaton intelligent robot protector for cars and transportations
Inventor: HSIEN-HSIANG CHIU
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2005-09-22
Abstract: An automaton in the form of a robot is locatable in a vehicle including public airplane rooms, train rooms, subway rooms, ship rooms for monitoring and reporting possible theft and crime activities and location of a stolen vehicle. The automaton is capable automatic operation in following the movement of a suspected target or targets located within or around the vehicle by controlling the speed, and direction of view of the recording video camera or cameras to provide a sustaining reporting image of the suspected target or targets. It can also call emergency and medical services in case of accident in which the occupants of the vehicle is injured and/or unconscious and reporting the condition of the injury in real time to the emergency and medical services so that these services would have exact prior knowledge of operation and equipment required for dealing with the circumstances.
Patent CA-2524037-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for providing optimized shopping list
Inventor: DAVIS PAUL
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-10-24
Abstract: Method and system for providing an optimized shopping list for grocery items based on preferences such as geographical market, retail grocery brand, dietary requirement of the shopper. Shoppers may retrieve, and update a stored list or generate a new list at a regular time interval, taking the advantage of time-dependent movement of the price.
Patent CA-2527634-A1 (CA)
Title: Mobility assistance vehicle
Inventor: WALKER MARK P
IPC: B62M1/14
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: A human-powered vehicle (100, 560) includes a structural frame (105) supported on multiple road wheels including driven wheels (110) each rotatable about an axle for propulsion, a seat (115) secured to the frame (105, 554) for supporting an operator, a hand crank (250) disposed above the driven wheel (110) and rotatable by hand by an operator seated in the seat (115), and a steerable rear wheel (120) operably linked to the seat (115) such that pivoting of the seat (115) about a seat pivot axis causes pivoting of the rear wheel (120) to steer the vehicle (100, 560).
Patent CA-2536561-A1 (CA)
Title: Power generating system using a fluid tower
Inventor: WESTLING WAYNE
IPC: F03B1/04
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: This invention utilizes a renewable fluid that is circulated through out this invention. The fluid is pumped into the inlets of the turbine where the jet-powered nozzles are positioned. The jet-powered nozzles produce a high velocity stream of fluid that is thrust against the vanes or fins of the turbine wheel thereby causing the turbine wheel to rotate. The rotation of the turbine generates torque in the drive shaft, which powers the generator to generate electricity.
Patent CA-2538503-A1 (CA)
Title: Process scheduler employing adaptive partitioning of process threads
Inventor: MARINEAU-MES SEBASTIEN
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: A system is set forth that comprises a processor, such as a single processor or symmetric multiprocessor, and one or more memory storage units. The system also includes software code that is stored in the memory storage units. The software code is executable by the processor and comprises code for generating a plurality of adaptive partitions that are each associated with one or more software threads. Each of the adaptive partitions has a corresponding processor budget. The code also is executable to generate at least one sending thread and at least one receiving thread. The receiving thread responds to communications from the sending thread to execute one or more tasks corresponding to the communications. A scheduling system also forms at least part part of the code that is executable by the processor. In operation, the scheduling system selectively allocates the processor to each sending and receiving thread based, at least in part, on the processor budget of the adaptive partition associated with the respective thread. In this type of sending/receiving environment, the scheduling system bills the processor budget of the adaptive partition associated with the sending thread for processor allocation used by the receiving thread to respond to communications sent by the sending thread.
Patent CA-2538676-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AUGUSTIN MARY ANN
IPC: A61K35/745
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: Probiotic microorganisms are micro encapsulated by dispersing the probiotic microorganism in an aqueous suspension of a film forming protein and a carbohydrate;in an oil in water emulsion of a film forming protein and a carbohydrate and a fat; or in an oil which is subsequently dispersed in a film forming protein and a carbohydrate. The emulsion or suspension may be dried to form a powder. The probiotic may be dispersed in oil and then emulsified with the aqueous suspension and then dried to produce an encapsulated oil carrying probiotic. This may also be dried to produce a powder. Oil suspended probiotics may be preferred where the probiotic is water sensitive. The preferred protein is casein or whey protein and the carbohydrate may be a resistant starch or a saccharide with a reducing sugar group. Where the probiotic is oxygen sensitive the protein carbohydrate is heated to create Maillard reaction products in the encapsulating film.
Patent CA-2538777-A1 (CA)
Title: Display panel for a gaming apparatus
Inventor: GRISWOLD CHAUNCEY W
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: A gaming apparatus may include a housing, a display unit, a value input device, a controller operatively coupled to the display unit and the value input device. The housing may include a first opening, a second opening and one or more light sources positioned around the second, opening. The controller may be operatively coupled to the light sources. The display unit may be positioned relative to the housing so that a first portion of the display unit is visible through the first opening and the second portion of the display unit is visible through the second opening. The controller may comprise a processor and a memory, and may be programmed to cause the display unit to generate a first display on the first portion of the display unit, to cause the display unit to generate a second display on the second portion of the display unit, to cause the light sources to emit light when the second display is generated, and to determine a value payout associated with an outcome of the game.
Patent CA-2541253-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KASHIWAGI SHIGERU
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: A file management technology employing index in which the results and conditions of retrieval are recorded and held on an entry pertaining to a virtual folder on the index so that past results of retrieval can be utilized effectively in the future. Since retrieval processing can be executed with retrieval objects localized using the recorded results of retrieval, retrieval processing can be simplified remarkably.
Patent CA-2543697-A1 (CA)
Title: Oil-in-water emulsified food product
Inventor: WAKAMI SHUNSUKE
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: Problems to be Solved by the Invention:  The present invention provides an oil-in-water emulsified food product containing plant sterol, which has the effect of reducing the level of cholesterol in the blood, and having a smooth texture and excellent emulsification stability.  Means for Solving the Problems:  An oil-in-water emulsified food product containing a complex comprising plant sterol and egg yolk lipoprotein is provided. This oil-in-water emulsified food product can be obtained by a production method having a step wherein a liquid dispersion of a complex is prepared by adding a water-based medium as needed to egg yolk lipoprotein and plant sterol followed by stirring and mixing; a step wherein water-phase ingredient(s) are added as needed, stirred and mixed; and a step wherein oil-phase ingredient(s) are added and an emulsification treatment is performed.
Patent CA-2543935-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel phosphate-binding protein, pharmaceutical compositions containing same and use thereof
Inventor: CONTRERAS-MARTEL CARLOS
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A protein includes or is formed by: (i) SEQ ID NO: 1; (ii) any sequence that is derived from sequence SEQ ID NO: 1, for example, by the substitution, removal or addition of one or more amino acids, on the condition that the derivative sequence binds to the phosphate; (iii) any sequence that is homologous to sequence SEQ ID NO: 1, preferably having a homology of at least approximately 80% with sequence SEQ ID NO: 1, on the condition that the homologous sequence binds to the phosphate; or (iv) any fragment of one of the aforementioned sequences on the condition that the fragment binds to the phosphate, such as any fragment comprising at least approximately 20 contiguous amino acids in sequence SEQ ID NO: 1.
Patent CA-2544049-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOCK THOMAS
IPC: A61K31/155
Filed: 2004-10-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a novel pharmaceutical formulation containing an LTB4 antagonist of formula (I), wherein A, R1, R2, R3, and R4 have the meaning indicated in claim 1, the pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, glycoside, O-sulfate, or glucuronide as an active substance, and at least one optional pharmacologically acceptable auxiliary agent and/or carrier, the active substance being provided as a solid solution or solid dispersion in a polymer matrix. The invention also relates to the production thereof, the use thereof as a medicament, and said solid solutions and dispersions.
Patent CA-2544313-A1 (CA)
Title: System for distributing and vending data
Inventor: LAMBERS THOMAS
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A system for distributing and vending data. The system includes a processing center (200) adapted to collect data and a plurality of vending machines (500) adapted to receive data from the processing center. Copies of the data collected by the processing center are distributed to the vending machines and vended by the machines. In some embodiments the data may be collected by the processing center and distributed to the vending machines by a telecommunications link (250). The data may be secured to prevent interception and unauthorized use of the data. A method employs the system.
Patent CA-2544615-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAYNE STEPHEN R
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2004-11-09
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for configuring a printer template and a ticket printer having a configurable template. Template attributes are received at the printer and stored in printer memory. A processor at the printer creates a template from the template attributes. Print data is provided to the printer memory. The print data is merged into the template to create a composite image. The composite image can then be printed on a substrate. The substrate may comprise a receipt, a lottery ticket, a coupon, a bus ticket, an airplane ticket, a train ticket, a gaming voucher, a slot machine voucher, or the like.
Patent CA-2545236-A1 (CA)
Title: Wheelchair designs and related enhancements
Inventor: CHESTERFIELD MICHAEL P
IPC: B62B7/06
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: Wheelchair designs and enhancements are provided for use with conventional wheelchair designs. The designs and enhancements include first and second contoured folding seat panels that are hingedly mounted with respect to the wheelchair frame and that are offer interlocking functionality. The folding seats generally provide contouring in both front-to-back and side-to-side directions. Features are provided to prevent capture of objects between seat panels as they are brought into interlocking engagement. Pivotal footrests that offer enhanced stability in the form of lateral, front-to-back and up-down stability are provided In addition, axle and axle plate combinations are described that provide enhanced flexibility in relative positioning with respect to the wheelchair frame. The disclosed features and functionalities may be incorporated into wheelchair designs, either in whole or in part, to provide enhanced user interaction with the wheelchair.
Patent CA-2547379-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROWN TERRENCE PAUL
IPC: A47F5/02
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for housing a product comprising a frame (4) mounted on or in a surface; and a member (6) moveable within the frame (4) and for securing the product wherein the member (6) is moveable between a first position in which the product is concealed from view and a second position in which the product is in view and accessible by a user.
Patent CA-2547381-A1 (CA)
Title: Marine algae extract and glycosidase inhibitor containing the same
Inventor: KAHARA TAKASHI
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: A sugar hydrolase inhibitor characterized by containing, as the active ingredient, an extract of Ascophyllum nodsum belonging to brown algae can be employed as a useful health food or food for specified heal uses aiming at treating and preventing diabetes.
Patent CA-2547497-A1 (CA)
Title: Curved introduction for mass spectrometry
Inventor: SANSONE MICHAEL A
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 1998-10-15
Abstract: A multiple layer curved Electrospray (ES) sample introduction device has been configured in an Atmospheric Pressure Ion (API) source interfaced to a mass analyzer. Sample solutions introduced through the curved or bent sample introduction Electrospray (ES) probes in an Atmospheric Pressure Ion (API) source are sprayed from the Electrospray (ES) probe tip at an angle which differs from a central line of the Electrospray (ES) probe body.
Patent CA-2548172-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUFFY JOHN P
IPC: C07D487/02
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazine derivatives useful as inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.
Patent CA-2550339-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for shielding a sharp tip of a cannula and method of using the same
Inventor: MOOS KIMBERLY A
IPC: A61B10/02
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A safety device for shielding a sharp tip of a tubular needle includes a shaft sized and shaped for being received into the passage of the tubular needle through a first end of the passage and extending to a second end of the passage. A shield is associated with the shaft and is constructed for receiving and substantially shielding the sharp tip of the needle. A catch is associated with the shaft. The catch prevents the withdrawal of the shaft from the passage of the needle when the shield is shielding the sharp tip of the needle.
Patent CA-2550369-A1 (CA)
Title: Multiple head laser projector and method
Inventor: RUEB KURT D
IPC: G02B27/18
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A multiple laser head projector includes a sensor that senses the presence or absence of a laser beam from a first of the laser heads and signals a switching device to switch to a second laser head when a laser beam is not detected by the sensor from the first laser head. Thus, the multiple laser head projector may be utilized to provide continuous operation of the multiple head laser projector when one of the lasers fails. The multiple head laser projector may also be utilized for diagnostic testing of the laser heads, such as during start-up. Further, the multiple head laser projector may be utilized to signal the power output of the laser heads and thus the expected remaining life of the laser heads.
Patent CA-2554548-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydrocarbons having reduced levels of mercaptans and method and composition useful for preparing same
Inventor: SCHIELD JOHN A
IPC: C10L1/18
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: Disclosed is composition useful for reducing the concentration of mercaptans in hydrocarbons comprising: (A) a first diazo component and (B) a second component comprising a nucleophilic acceptor. The composition can be added to hydrocarbons such as fuel oil to reduce mercaptans without increasing turbidity or color. Triethylene diamine and 1,2-epoxyhexadecane are disclosed to be exemplary diazo and nucleophilic acceptor components.
Patent CA-2556996-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOODS SIMON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B60W30/06
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a movement control system which can be used to control moving platforms such as vehicles or robotic arms. It especially applies to a driving aid for vehicles and to a parking aid capable of self-parking a vehicle. A three-dimensional camera (12) is located on the platform, say a car (102) and arranged to view (114) the environment around the platform. A processor (7) uses the three-dimensional information to create a model of the environment which is used to generate a movement control signal.  Preferably the platform moves relative to the environment and acquires a plurality of images of the environment from different positions.
Patent CA-2558465-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YOSHIKAWA MASAYUKI
IPC: A61P3/06
Filed: 2006-09-01
Abstract: The present invention provides a fat metabolism improving agent comprising rose hips or an extract therefrom as an active ingredient. This fat metabolism improving agent is very safe and has a superior body weight reducing effect.
Patent CA-2561366-A1 (CA)
Title: Lift augmentation system
Inventor: PIERPONT PETER S
IPC: B64C9/34
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: This invention relates generally to a lift augmentation system for an airframe. More particularly, the invention concerns the combination of extendable/retractable wing tips with an airframe for lift augmentation as well as wings that can pivot into a deployed position. Flexible surface elements may be rolled for storage and unrolled for deployment with at least one being on the suction surface of the wing and at least one being on the pressure surface of the wing.
Patent CA-2563462-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for the analysis of elements
Inventor: KLEIN ALBERT
IPC: G01N23/223
Filed: 2005-04-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a device for analyzing elements, by means of which precise measurements can be taken also in unfavorable environmental conditions. In order to do so, said device comprises a conveying means which is provided with a measurement zone (14) and is used for conveying the substance (S) that is to be measured, a source of excitement encompassing a discharge window located in a first housing (22), and an X-ray fluorescence detector (30) which is oriented towards the measurement zone (34) and is equipped with a delivery window (34) located in a second housing (32). In order to minimize air absorption and prevent dust and dirt from depositing, a tube (40, 50) extends from the delivery window (34) and/or from the discharge window (24) in the direction of the measurement zone, said tube (40, 50) being joined to the respective housing (22, 32) in a substantially tight manner while being open at the end facing the measurement zone, and a connection (44,54) for feeding a purge gas into the interior of the tube.
Patent CA-2563563-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOUTE CHRISTIAN
IPC: G10D3/02
Filed: 2005-03-25
Abstract: The sound box includes two truncated portions ( 1 and 4 ) for enabling the body to take up a better position in order to avoid certain pathologies induced by playing the instrument as it currently exists.